One of my New Year's resolutions was to pamper myself--treat myself like a queen, if you will. (And you'll probably see me mention my queendom a lot in the future.) Quite frankly, this girl woke up one day and realized she can't let herself fall by the wayside any longer.
As the saying goes, "When you look good, you feel good." Well, then one of the best ways to feel like a queen is to look like one. All day! That's why, I'm making sure my makeup bag is stocked with these essential, long-lasting, won't-melt-off-even-if-my-day-at-work-did-suck cosmetics:
Givenchy Printed Lips Tinted Look Lip Stainer, $24.50
Why I love it? The felt tip marker makes for a simple and klutz-proof application, and it ensures that my pout is perfectly pink for hours! Plus, and maybe this is a bit of hyperbole here, but I felt like I was having a total out of body experience, catching myself in the mirror to see that it was still ever-present several hours later.
Benefit Stay Don't Stray, $24
Why I love it? It's a light-weight primer spray that makes your makeup--eye makeup, concealer, foundation--stay in place! And, it's jam-packed with vitamins! Vitamins on my face is definitely more fun, then big, horse-pill sized vitamins any day of the week.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, $20
Why I love it? OK, I was afraid of the concept of waterproof liquid eye liner, too. My hands have a classic case of the shakes, but I found that the tip of this little beauty makes for such a flawless application, and the promise of non-meltdown, was well worth the risk of a little trial and error. Definitely a must-have!
MAKEUP FOREVER HD Microfinish Powder To Go, $15
Why I love it? This talc-free powder makes the perfect topping to the masterpiece that is your face. It's not heavy or drying. Don't be fooled, though...this makeup really can pack a punch by holding up to its name. You know, because it's called...oh, you get it!
